Those of us who do want to transition from one binary sex to another are expected to ditch certain clothes, makeup, and accessories, and those of us who openly embrace a nonbinary personal style have to deal with awkward looks and uncomfortable questions. Transgender folks have learned to field it all, from awkward co-worker interactions to probing parental questions. But learning to cope doesn't mitigate the effect microaggressions have on us, and being curious or uninformed doesn't excuse someone for making an offensive remark. If you're wondering how to be better-informed when interacting with the trans people in your life, take it from those who have experienced the effects of poorly chosen words firsthand.
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Drag queens are performance artists, almost always male, who dress in women's clothing and often act with exaggerated femininity and in feminine gender roles with a primarily entertaining purpose. They often exaggerate make-up such as eyelashes for dramatic, comedic or satirical effect. Drag queens are closely associated with gay men and gay culture , but can be of any sexual orientation or gender identity. They vary widely by class, culture, and dedication, from professionals who star in films to people who try drag very occasionally. The activity, which is called doing drag , has many motivations, from individual self-expression to mainstream performance. Drag queen activities among stage and street performers may include lip-syncing , live singing, dancing, participating in events such as gay pride parades , drag pageants , or at venues such as cabarets and nightclubs. The origin of the term is uncertain; [1] the first recorded use of drag in reference to actors dressed in women's clothing is from
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Wearing bright, Crayola-colored dresses and five-inch heels, eight perfectly coiffed women sit across from each other, their legs demurely crossed to the side, and begin debating the merits of diesel fuel over natural gas for gear freightliner trucks—while deciding on the easiest way to get in and out of one in a short skirt. As the women continue to chatter, complimenting each other on their choice of bra "It's Spanx! So it hooks in the front," comments one , while discussing the differences between designer stilettos "I prefer Jimmy Choo over Christian Louboutin," says another , their matriarch Ellen Weirich declares that today, they will be learning how to walk gracefully in heels.
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